Boone items reflect a busy local week in 1916
The week features court notes and upcoming sermons, social visits by Miss Helen Lewis of Statesville and Mrs. Earl Whitener of Hickory, plus announcements of marriages, school plans, and community events. Local politics include Eugene Forester’s state senate bid and court delays due to illness, with fundraisers at Sandy Flats and Henson chapel supporting the Methodist Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lewis
Statesville
Dr. Bingham
Boone
Earl Whitener
Hickory
John H. Nortis
East
Old Guard
Eugene Forester
Alleghany County
State Senate
Court House
Stephen Brown
Blowing Rock
Sandy Flatschool House
Resolutions of Respect for Mason R. U. Rivers
The Watauga Lodge No 273 Boone NC notes the death of Sandrine Eggers born November 13 1836 died 23 1916. He joined Mountain City Tennessee in 1875 later moved to Watauga Lodge 273 Boone where he was a faithful member. The lodge expresses deep esteem and sympathy to his family and requests publication in The Watauga Democrat and inscription in their records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandrine Eggers
Mountain City
Tennessee
Watauga Lodge
Boone
N. C
Gers
Watauga Democrat
R. U. Rivers. Com
Notice to Parents on Attendance Law and Teacher Penalties
Notice dated Sept 4 1916 from Boone Township attendance officer Roy M Brown outlines compulsory schooling for children aged eight to fourteen with four months of attendance required and only two unexcused absences allowed. It states teachers must report absences weekly and monthly and may lose five dollars of salary monthly for noncompliance. Also includes an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery claiming relief for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Brown
Boone Township
For Sale in Boone Building Lots Near School
In Boone North Carolina a number of building lots suitable for up to date residences are offered. Located near the Appalachian Training School and a first class public school aided by local tax. Sale on time or exchange for good young team or stock at the right price. If interested visit to view the lots and express needs. Boone NC Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Appalachian Training School
Cleansing the Bowels Promoted by Foley Cathartic Tablets
A testimonial from H. Hudson of Crow Keys Ga endorses Foley Cathartic as a perfect gentlest bowel cleanser with no ill effects. The ad claims regular, easy movement prevents biliousness headaches sour stomach gas and indigestion and markets Foley Cathartic Tablets through druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Crows Keys
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
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Peope
Episcopal Church
E. Gragg
Deerfield School House
D. P. Waters
Boone Circuit
Rutherwood Church
Alll
Mary Francis Payne
Taylorville
N. Y
H. J. Hardin
Kt. H. Hardin
Pineville
Lucy
Greensboro College For Women
Conrad Yates
Yates Bros
West Riverside
Donald Farthing
Myrtle Sudderth
Lane
Henson's Chapel
Methodist Orphanage
Boone and
Vicinity
Dave Phillips
Nelia Greer
Velma Rivers
Davenport College
Lucy Hardin
A. C. Payne
Sam Horton
Tom Mast
Wake Forest
Tom Seehorn
Lenoir
Job Blair
Vilas
Job
Blair
Seehorn
Logan Howell
New York City
Raleigh
Metropolis
B. B. Dougherty
Ralph Colvard
Carlier
Star Mail
Trade
Esley Colvard
Rich Mountain
Gertrude Hall
W. R. Savage
Watauga
Dr. King
Alfred W. Dula
Martin Block
N.C
HELA
Shulls Millis, N. C
The
Boone Fork Lumber Company
Shulls Mills
North Carolina
A. W. Wasey
Toledo
Ohio
Norm Carolina
McCormick
JS Winkler
Blackbury, Boone, N.C
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